LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
SAN PABLO CITY CAMPUS
S.Y 2011-2012

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF RESERVED TYPE AND OUT-GOING TYPE:
A COMPARATIVE STUDY TEENAGERS

ABIGAIL ROSE O. MONZON
BS PSYCHOLOGY 2P1

SUBMITTED TO:
MS. MARIZ BORGOÑOS
2012

I. Title ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF RESERVED TYPE AND OUT-GOING TYPE:
A COMPARATIVE STUDY TEENAGERS

II. Introduction Extraversion-Introversion is a key component of what makes up the human personality. More aggressive and gregarious individuals are generally referred to as extraverts or out-going type, while introverts or reserved type tend to prefer solitude and worry less about being social. By no means are introverts lonely people, they simply prefer to socialize and work in smaller groups. Extraverts live to meet new people and constantly expand their circle of friends, and they often do this quite actively. The important thing to notice in the description above is that being an introvert has nothing to do with being afraid or anxious about socialization. Introversion is a choice, or at least a preference. Out-going type or so called an extroverted personality. It's a person who is confident, has good manners and when they come into a room they are a breath of fresh air. Their manners are impeccable and they make each and every person feel important. They can have a good sense of humor without being anxious or loud, ask how the other person is doing or congratulate someone who has had some good luck. People such as this are so confident they can look at another woman and honestly say you think she looks great. They don't care if the person is wealthy, middle-class or poor and treat all the people in their lives with the same respect and caring. Generally extroverted people fit into any type of function and are not afraid to go to a party if they don't know anyone. They schmooze around making conversation. They generally have friends from all cultures and all ages and are honestly interested in each and every person. They may give a solid hand shake or a big hug depending on who the person is. They are also generally witty, can make people laugh when down and seldom talk about themselves unless asked. Out-going is the word meaning simply that one goes out of their way to meet and make new friends. Outgoing can be broken down into two words: Out and going. Outgoing involves people going out of their way to make friends and sociable! One who is outgoing tends to make friends easily due to the high level of “risks” that they are willing to take to meet people, make friends, and have fun. The opposite of outgoing would be timidity and shyness! Being outgoing is doing anything that causes people to gravitate to you! Outgoing people are usually the life of most parties. Outgoing people tend to be deemed cool and chill! Contrary to what most people think, an introvert or reserved type is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness. Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people. Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. They often avoid social situations because being around people drains their energy. This is true even if they have good skills. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time along to “recharge”. When introverts wants to be alone, it is not, by itself, a sign of depression. It means that they either need to regain their energy from being around people or that they simply want the time to be with their own thoughts. Being with people, even people they like and are comfortable with, can prevent them from their desire to be quietly introspective. Being introspective, though, does not mean that an introvert never has conversations. However, those conversations are generally about ideas and concepts, not about what they consider the trivial matters of small talk. Social adjustment can be defined as a psychological process. It frequently involves coping with new standards and values. In the technical language of psychology, getting along with the members of the society as best as one is called adjustment. Adjustment is a life-long process which helps individuals manage or cope with the various demands of the environment. As social being we live in a society and want acceptance and recognition by the other members of society. We try to behave according to the norms of the society so that we are able to adjust with others. Social adjustment depends on students interpersonal relations and their connection in the group, say in the classroom or the school. Social maturity is also important in the process of social adjustment. In the process of social maturity the student tries to reach the desired level of maturity expected by the society he lives in. A socially mature student has the ability to size up the social situations and react appropriately. In educational institutions, success is measured by academic performance, or how well a student meets standards set out by local government and the institution itself. As career competition grows even more fierce in working world, the importance of students doing well in school has caught the attention of parents, legislators and government education departments alike. Although education is not the only road to success in the working world, much effort is made to identify, evaluate, track and encourage the progress of students in schools. Parents care about their child's academic performance because they believe good academic results will provide more career choices and job security. Schools, though invested in fostering good academic habits for the same reason, are also often influenced by concerns about the school's reputation and the possibility of monetary aid from government institutions, which can hinge on the overall academic performance of the school. High school culture can be sometimes difficult for teens to navigate, especially if they are introverts. High school culture is constructed for extroverts with its extracurricular activities and social groups. Belonging to a social group is one of the most important things in high school. Teens who do not belong to social groups in high school often have a difficult time as they are classified as losers and ostracized by their peers and sometimes their parents. Social consciousness in adolescence is at its highest. Many teens feel that they must belong to a group and indulge in social activities to be accepted.

III. Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine the significant difference between reserved type and out-going type teenagers and their effects on the academic performance and social adjustment of the respondents in Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus School Year 2011-2012. Specifically, it sought to answer the following:
1. Is there a significant difference between reserved type and out-going type of teenagers?
2. What are the different activities of reserved type and out-going type of teenagers as to: 1. church 2. family 3. peer group 4. school?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the personality of teenagers and social adjustment?
4. Is there a significant relationship between the personality of teenagers and academic performance?
5. Is there a significant difference between reserved type and outgoing type teenagers in terms of socializing with other people?
6. Is there a significant relationship between reserved type and outgoing type teenagers in terms of their academic performance?

IV. Hypotheses The following null hypothesis were tested at 0.05 level of significance: There is no significant relationship between reserved type and out-going type of teenagers.
1 There is a low level of church activities of reserved type teenagers. There is a high level of church activities or out-going type teenagers.
2.2 There is a low level of family activities of reserved type teenagers. There is a high level of family activities of out-going type teenagers.
2.3.1 There is a low level of peer group of reserved type of teenagers. They prefer a few deep friendships to several casual acquaintances and will typically prefer doing activities with a few close acquaintances rather than a large group.
2.3.2 There is a high level of peer group of out-going type teenagers.
2.4 There is a low level of school activities of reserved type teenagers. There is a high level of school activities of out-going type teenagers. There is no significant relationship between the personality of teenagers and social adjustment. There is no significant relationship between the personality of teenagers and academic performance.
5. There is a significant difference between reserved type and outgoing type teenagers in terms of socializing with other people. There a significant relationship between reserved type and outgoing type teenagers in terms of their academic performance.